How to Use "deprecatory" with Example Sentences

1. Concerning these additional prayers , the use of the eastern and western churches , and the question whether the form is deprecatory or indicative and personal , see absolution .

2. " And you have observed , my wife , " said defarge , in a deprecatory manner , " the anguish of his daughter , which must be a dreadful anguish to him ! "

3. From frank 's deprecatory remarks about the money " people " owed him , she had imagined the sums to be small .

4. Belittling comments ; managed a deprecating smile at the compliment ; deprecatory remarks about the book ; a slighting remark .